Thomas Kittle Barstow

Mary M.
Longview, TX     07/22/2012 11:50 AM

Tom (we called him Tommy) was a friend of mine from the old McCaskill (the first one) and he was so much fun. He could make us laugh with his sense of humor and could make us smile by just entering the classroom. He and Alan (Abby) Seigel (sp.) were inseparable and even wore the same type of jacket, soft brown leather with a mouton collar. They made a perfect pair. I was able to reunite with Tom when we both worked at KDAL Radio/TV years later. And he still set me to laughing with his perpetual smile and his upbeat attitude. His friends were not surprised to learn of his ability with the camera, for Tom saw the best of the world and noticed details that escaped the rest of us. He was marvelously gifted and left us in awe of his talent. And, yet, he was human and down to earth. He strolled the campus with the rest of us (dodging snowballs in the winter, and throwing a few) oblivious to the fact that his father was an influential member of the college's board of directors and a well-respected Superior attorney. He never bragged about himself or his family. And, that was Tom, a good friend and a dear person. I send my sympathy and prayers to his survivors. May he rest in peace. Mary Cadigan Murdoch

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Clarann Z.
Kenosha, WI     07/18/2012 9:25 AM

Dear Bonnie and Family, I was so saddened to read about Tom. We had a connection thru the Granstrom family and remember dancing with him at Granstroms anniversary. He was such a gentleman and always a lot of fun. I'm sure he'll be dearly missed. Hope you're doing well, Bonnie. Haven't seen you since high school. So sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Clarann (Holm) Zatko

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